It was a lateral move. Postmates isn’t Lyft or Uber. They’re not delivering people. They’re delivering… stuff. Food, usually. As a driver, I wanted to check out what’s similar and different between the two companies, with the added benefit of mining a few articles out of the experience!

Throwing even a couple dollars at your driver upon completion of your ride will go a lot longer than you think. Many drivers give a good amount of rides every time they go drive, so even little amounts help pay for expenses such as gas, insurance, phone bills, and the other hidden costs of rideshare driving.